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Sunday, 29 April 2012

It came on without warning, there were no loud
noises a fanfare just a few tell tale signs. It
blew in as if on a gentle breeze, we all felt it as it brushed past us, noticing
slight things but not really seeing as it settled at mums door. Mum embraced all that she is and met it head
on, and defines the world to mean something for her despite the situation.

She dances as it breezes through
her memory, some became distant and others drifted in and out like the fallen leaves of autumn, yet, holding no regret she faces each day as new. She
has been a comfort and support as she still holds on to her humour and grace - she is all that she needs to be.

The dementia almost forces us to learn to use our senses in
a very different way, learn a new
language, see our lives differently. We have each been called for a purpose, to touch each
others lives, dig deeper make more effort, and go that extra mile as the
lives of generations are changed.

These posts are part of the A-Z Challenge taking place during the month of April. I have been sharing about my experience as a carer to a mother with Dementia. If you would like to know more join the Arts in Health Network and also check out my website for information on some of the work I have done with Creativity and Dementia.

I'll just add my agreement to the other commenters. This was a wonderful series for the A-Z Challenge. An emotional, encouraging, sometimes painful, real and honest presentation on what dealing with a loved one who has dementia is like.

I wish you all the best with your mother and dealing with this horrible illness, Amanda. Brianna @ Bible Bloggers

Amanda, you did it. And you gracefully wrote about your family's personal struggle with dementia. You could write a book on this. Carry on... fill more pages, open more eyes, educate many more. Good job.

"The dementia almost forces us to learn to use our senses in a very different way, learn a new language, see our lives differently. We have each been called for a purpose, to touch each others lives, dig deeper make more effort, and go that extra mile as the lives of generations are changed." A beautiful way to end this challenge.

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